Lead Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in hybrid Bridgman, MI. The role leads the Mechanical Design Engineering team, develops components, and collaborates with cross-functional colleagues to ensure on-time project delivery.

You will present designs to customers, perform design reviews, and provide production support from concept through final review. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Body In White (BIW) Design, including geo fixtures, tooling, end effectors and automated equipment.
• Experience in mechanical design and performing engineering calculations.
• Experience leading mechanical design project teams.
• Experience communicating directly with customers (OEM or Tier 1).
• Ability to travel within the US and Canada.
• Proficiency with GM toolkit.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration across teams and provide technical support during production.
• Develop and design mechanical components and assemblies.
• Oversee engineering drawings and documentation per standards.
• Stay current with mechanical engineering technologies and trends.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and cross-functional teammates for project success.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams.
• Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues and implement solutions.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Present designs to customers in weekly reviews.

Skills

BIW Design

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Customer communication

Travel within US/Canada

GM toolkit

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

GM toolkit

GMD1

Job description

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for leading collaboration across teams and acting as technical support during production. This role involves working directly with customers to present conceptual designs, conduct design reviews, and update on project progress. The engineer will engage from initial concept development through final review, requiring strong communication and problem-solving skills to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role as a team member in the Mechanical Design Engineering team, contributing expertise and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Develop and design mechanical components and assemblies.
• Oversee the creation of engineering drawings and documentation, adhering to industry standards and company guidelines.
• Stay up to date on the latest mechanical engineering technologies and trends, continuously expanding knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with other engineers, designers, and cross-functional team members to ensure project success.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams, addressing design-related issues and ensuring smooth production processes.
• Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues, analyzing problems, and implementing effective solutions.
• Exhibit excellent communication and teamwork skills, fostering positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Present designs to customers in weekly review meetings.

Essential Skills

• Experience in Body In White (BIW) Design, including designing geo fixtures, tooling, end effectors, and automated equipment.
• Experience in mechanical design and performing engineering calculations.
• Experience leading mechanical design project teams.
• Experience communicating directly with customers (either OEM or Tier 1 supplier).
• Ability to travel within the US and Canada.
• Proficiency with GM toolkit.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with GM toolkit and GMD1.
• Engineering Degree.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and involves working with a global automation systems integrator serving diverse end markets. The team consists of 80+ engineers, including mechanical, designers, controls, electrical, project managers, and applications engineers. The position requires approximately 45 hours per week, with 75% of the time spent designing at the desk and 25% doing debugging. Travel for installation is rare, but may occasionally occur. The work can be stressful with tight timelines, but the team maintains a light-hearted atmosphere to manage stress.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgman, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bridgman,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.